Lang House Wine & Beer List May we suggest a Vermont artisanal cheese plate to accompany your beverage of choice? With four local cheeses, candied nuts, crackers, and a seasonal fruit garnish, it might be exactly what you need after a long day s travel! ($16) Prices do not include 12% tax. Please note that this list is subject to change. Ask the front desk staff for information on the most current wine and beer offerings.
Sparkling Wine Selection (750 ml bottles) Adriano Adami Garbel Prosecco This bubbly s flavor is light and citrusy with hints of melon and peach leading to a dry, mineral finish and a touch of honey. A bit of Italy brought to you! St. Hilaire Blanc de Blanc $17.00/bottle Created by the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey, Saint-Hilaire, over 450 years ago; more than 100 years before the first champagne was created. We think you ll enjoy this marvelous sparkling wine. Schramsberg 2006 Blanc de Blanc $40.00/bottle This Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine is as close an approximation to real Champagne as anything available here in the US. This bubbly is light and balanced with pear and apple cobbler flavors that linger on the finish. It has been served at every presidential inauguration since the Nixon administration. Single Serving Sparkling Wine Selection (187 ml) Cantine Maschio Prosecco Brut $3.50/bottle A perfect way to unwind with a single serving-sized bottle, this wine hails from the hills of Treviso, north of Venice. This Prosecco has forward fruity notes of white peach, orange blossoms, and almond. Half-Bottle Selection (375 ml) Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Also avail. in full bottle $12.00/bottle This wine from New Zealand brings with it intense aromas of limes, grapefruit, and underlying rich tropical fruit. An inviting and fine texture brings out the citrus and currant flavors. Pure fruit and vibrant acidity leave a sustained, dry finish. Steele Cuvee Chardonnay Also avail. in full bottle 2014 vintage and this vineyards flagship Chardonnay. If you prefer a French style chardonnay, this is a tasty choice. Noted for apple, pear and citrus tones. Only a hint of oak. E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone Rouge $10.00/bottle Hailing from the Rhone Valley in eastern France, this red wine features a blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvedre varietals. Elevage ( resting of the wine ) is employed to create a wine that is full-bodied with hints of chocolate, berries and spices. Kings Estate Pinot Noir This 2012 selection, from the Willamette Valley of Oregon, is a deep garnet with a bright ruby tint. This wine starts with full aromas of cherry, raspberry, eucalyptus, and spice, followed by flavors of pomegranate, vanilla, cherry, oak and lavender, and ending with a long and lively finish. Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon $16.00/bottle This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and intense, with flavors reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum and a touch of sweet spicy oak. The wine is smooth and supple, but with a broad base of tannins that give it heft.
Merryvale Starmont Cabarnet Sauvignon $16.00/bottle Dark purple in color with generous aromas of currants, blackberry, licorice, chocolate, black olive, espresso and vanilla. The wine is round and full on the palate with forward fruit and great structure from the balanced acid and tannins. White Wine Selection (750 ml bottles) Riff Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio $11.00/bottle The wine is produced from grapes grown in vineyards located on the slopes of the Alpine Dolomite foothills in Italy, abundant in the prized alluvial dolomite, a limestone made of fossil deposits from an ancient ocean that covered the region 4.6 million years ago. Light, crisp and nice acid, what Pinot Grigio should be. Novellum Chardonnay Nectarine, apple, lily, heliotrope, acacia, and toasted nuts in the nose usher in a palate on which the bitterness of apple pie, fruit pit, and herbs offers counterpoint to luscious nectarine, to a creamy texture, and to hints of caramel, browned butter, vanilla, and nutmeg. Perfect if you prefer a non-oak French Chardonnay. Ranga Ranga Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $12.00/bottle Crisp acidity carries a solid core of lemon grass, lime zest along with a hint of dried herbs and a touch of minerality. This sauvignon blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand packs a fresh, zingy punch on the finish. Burgans Albarino Coming from the Burgan hills of Spain, this pale gold wine is made using the Albarino grape varietal. It has received critical acclaim for its flavors of pineapple, mango and peach within a crisp, dry citrusy background. Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Australia $18.00/bottle The wine is fruit-driven in style, with complexity from lees ageing for several months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This wine is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavors and crisp acid in a dry style. Ferraro-Carano Fume Blanc $19.00/bottle The Russian River Valley fruit imparts crisp acidity, while the Alexander Valley grapes are ripe with honeysuckle and melon. Floral and herbal notes from the Dry Creek Valley round out this wine, making it sensational for summer quaffing. Elk Cove Pinot Gris Vintage 2015 weather led to generous yields of exceptional quality fruit. Often described as vivid and expansive with big flavors of pear, and apple, backed with a punchy citrus. Steele Cuvee Chardonnay 2014 vintage and this vineyards flagship Chardonnay. If you prefer a French style chardonnay, this is a tasty choice. Noted for apple, pear and citrus tones. Only a hint of oak.
Starmont Merryvale Chardonnay $22.00/bottle Many fine Napa Valley vineyards added their individual character to this wine. French oak barrel fermentation, aging on the lees and malolactic fermentation contributed to the wine s richness and long, silky finish. Red Wine Selection (750 ml bottles) Yalumba Shiraz Viognier This Shiraz has aromas that are both wild and exotic. Blueberries, violets and cherry ripe notes from the Shiraz are elevated by the subtle influence of Viognier, which brings an alluring Turkish delight character. The well rounded palate is medium- to full-bodied and shows Turkish delight and cherry ripe flavors that are in harmony with the silky tannins. Project Paso Old Vine Zinfandel A solid Zin -- dark, zesty and ripe, showcasing aromas of red raspberry, black pepper, anise and notes of dill. This full and bold wine combine lively acidity with subtle power from the 16 month American oak regimen. Rickshaw Pinot Noir $15.00 /bottle This Pinot Noir is sourced from the Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley appellations in California. Everything a Pinot Noir should be: well balanced and delicious. The nose offers up sweet cherry notes, rose petals and a touch of forest floor. The wine is suave and pleasantly juicy on the palate with notes of plum, dark cherry and pomegranate. Fableist Merlot $20.00 /bottle A classic claret Merlot. The silky texture leaves behind hints of sweet plums, warm cedar planks, and freshly ground spices. Owen Roe Sharecropper s Cabernet Sauvignon At least one on-line review commented that this wine compares favorably with much more pricey cabs. Many reviewers noted that for a young wine it has great depth and richness. Earthy, aromatic and not too heavy on the tannins. Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label, Jumilla, Spain $24.00/bottle Grapes used to produce this wine come from old vineyards; chalky and stony soils, poor in nutrients, are ideal for the growing of the Monastrell variety. This wine has been kept for 12 months in French oak barrels. Patricia Green Cellars Freedom Hill Pinot Noir $30.00/bottle Deep, concentrated and full bodied, dark ruby colored, great aromatics of rose petals, blackberries, raspberries, tobacco, and exotic spices. Forkfuls of blackberry pie warm from the oven, juicy black raspberries and blueberries, violets, minerals and earth. A velvety backbone with a finish minutes in length. Owen Roe Ex Umbris Syrah $30.00/bottle Dark and fruity, with notes of pink peppercorn, stewed raspberry, rose petal and baking spices underpinned by a hint of smoke. Flavors of Bing cherry, white pepper, cedar, eucalyptus and plum create a lasting impression on the palate and are graced by bright acidity and a fine tannin structure.
Vermont Hard Cider Stowe Cider GoldRush (375mL bottle) (Stowe, VT) $7.50/bottle This cider combines the unique, acidic and tannic qualities of the GoldRush apple with the soft, silky characteristics of a beautiful Chardonnay. With notes of white peach, yellow apple, and tropical fruit, this beverage is neither a cider nor a wine, it is a masterpiece. 6.5% ABV Stowe Cider High & Dry (16 oz. can) $3.50/can A deliciously crisp, extra-dry cider perfect for a warm summer day. Very low sugar content. Made with 100% locally sourced VT apples. 6.5% ABV Beer Selections Switchback Ale (Burlington, VT) $3.00/12 oz. bottle Brewed right here in Burlington! This English-style pale ale is a pleasing blend of hoppy, fruity, and malty flavors; a true Vermont favorite. Switchback Extra Pale Ale $3.00/12 oz. bottle Available for only a limited time. This XPA is a hop-forward pale ale that employs an abundant use of whole cone hops. The brewers balanced the amazing bouquet and flavors that whole cone hops possess with a subdued malt character, creating a crisp refreshing beer. From a wonderful brewery in Maine (The Brewers, who are musicians, stayed at the Lang House while promoting their beers to various Burlington restaurants and retailers. We think their beer is terrific, and believe you will too!) So Folkin Hoppy IPA $3.00/12 oz. can If you are craving a Heady Topper, try this IPA. It s a delicious one with generous hops and the kiss of malt sweetness balances this IPA. The nose is upfront with galaxy hops, lending nuances of grapefruit, pine and some tropical notes. G-String Pale Ale $3.00/12oz. can A good summer beer thirst quenching, not too heavy; it s smooth and drinkable. Nice flavorful light malts allow the summer and cascade hops to shine through. Hints of sweet orange and coriander, this pale ale is as good as it gets.